‘The New Centres of Power’: Downtown in Business launches new programme as Burnham’s Britain rewrites the rules
02/07/2026
The balance of power in Britain is changing – and businesses must change with it.
As a New Era of Devolution Begins, Downtown in Business Announces annual conference on Placemaking, Regeneration and Politics
02/07/2026
National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.
Pitcher & Piano Birmingham
01/07/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Pitcher and Piano are our Venue of the Month for July 2026.
DIB welcomes Burnham’s bold vision for growth – but says delivery will be the real test
29/06/2026
Downtown in Business has welcomed Andy Burnham’s first major policy speech since his return to Westminster as a significant contribution to the debate on how Britain can unlock economic growth, describing his commitment to devolution, public-private partnership and regional investment as a positive message to businesses across the UK.”
Downtown at 23: The World Since 2003
25/06/2026
Downtown in Business celebrated its 23rd anniversary last week, reflecting on a journey that began in Liverpool in 2003 and has since grown into one of the UK’s leading business networks.
Burnham in Number 10 – Good News for Birmingham and the West Midlands?
24/06/2026
If Andy Burnham’s remarkable political journey takes him from Greater Manchester Mayor to Prime Minister, Birmingham and the West Midlands could find themselves in a stronger position than at any point since the creation of the Combined Authority.
Celebrating 23 Years of DIB
24/06/2026
On Thursday 18th June 2026, we were delighted to celebrate DIB’s 23rd birthday with an evening at the fantastic INNSiDE by Meliá Sky Bar, bringing together many of the people who have been part of our journey over the years.
Downtown in Business partners with Future Cities & Transport UK to deliver National Summit
18/06/2026
If your work touches property, regeneration, infrastructure, investment, growth or placemaking, this is a conversation the private sector need to be part of.
60 restaurants to take part in month-long festival
18/06/2026
Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham Restaurant Festival prepares to take over the city this August.
Cut VAT, grow the economy: Downtown in Business joins call for hospitality tax reform
18/06/2026
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
Downtown in Business takes phoenix company campaign to Parliament
18/06/2026
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.